After finally aspiring to the level of actually owning an older german car with a presentable dashboard, disaster strikes. I loaned the car to the GF because her 300d needs an axle...

She has one of those stainless steel no-slip no-spill coffee mugs...
Well the mug had some water or coffee or something on the bottom rubber i guess. When I got the car back and sat down, the first thing I saw was a horribly grotesque 5" stain staring at me like a GIANT EVIL EYEBALL.
Just how evil this eyeball stain was became apparent when I tried to wipe it clear with a damp cloth.

It was not even phased.

On close inspection it almost looks like the liquid removed some of the color from the black dash. Very much like a water stain on a wooden surface. Does anyone have any ideas or magic fixes to get rid of this? So far I have only tried a damp cloth. Thanks in advance.

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Ben

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82' 240D 4-speed
85' 300D (cali)
85' 300D (cali) waiting for B2 repair
87' 190D Turbo
87' 300D
2000 VW Passat Wagon 1.8t
99' RAM 2500 5-speed 24V Cummins

try the mr clean magic eraser, it wors for all stains i have had to deal with; i have bought them at target and walmart. let me know how it works.
Ray
mercedessd@cox.net

A little 303 should clear that right up. I had a few white spots from water on my dash and window sill. (washing the car I went to move it and my hands were still wet ) With a little 303 they wipe right away.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I'm a big fan of 303 I wipe down plastic canoes, dashes, ski box....all kinds of stuff. I usually buy mine at rei or similar camping type places. I use iut for preventative measures as well as response...

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Rob M
Norwich, VT USA
1980 240D Euro delivery 4 speed manual silver/blue
~160K miles

Same here I use 303 on everything.

quick detailing tip:
Wipe the plastic around your car down with it, after you wash the car. It will dry it and give you a nice finish.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Perhaps some of the younger members will learn something here.

- Patrick

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1982 240D. 198k, Marine Blue/Blue, 4 Speed, Crank Windows, No Sunroof, No Rust, No Oil Leaks
2001 TDI. 197k, Lagoon Blue/Black, 5 speed, Chip, G60/VR6

I've looked for 303 at the auto parts store and at Target, no joy. Where can it be found, or must it be ordered?

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1983 300D-T
348,000 miles

You might try some GoJo (or other hand cleaner if you have it). GoJo works good for taking out stains.

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85 300CD
83 300TD
78 240D (daughter)

I'd try gojo as well.....See post #4 for where to get 303

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Rob M
Norwich, VT USA
1980 240D Euro delivery 4 speed manual silver/blue
~160K miles

I'd try gojo as well.....See post #4 for where to get 303...a marine supply place would also be likely to have it

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Rob M
Norwich, VT USA
1980 240D Euro delivery 4 speed manual silver/blue
~160K miles

Any good Marine store will have 303.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

lol great minds....Do you thnk a marine store would have it?

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Rob M
Norwich, VT USA
1980 240D Euro delivery 4 speed manual silver/blue
~160K miles

Thats where I buy mine! I get it for $9.50 for a large spray bottle. Nothing like a 30% discount.

But I know the large chain stores carry it; West Marine and Boaters World.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200